Podcast: Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed (LS 39 · TOP 2% what is this?)Episode: Chad Willardson (Wealth Advisor): The Hidden Habit That Keeps Entrepreneurs Broke and Burned OutPub date: 2025-08-15Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationWhy do so many entrepreneurs achieve financial success but end up with broken personal lives?In this episode, Chad Willardson—founder of Pacific Capital and Platinum Elevated—shares the truth about building wealth while keeping your family and health intact. From leaving Merrill Lynch after the 2008 recession to building his own firm, Chad reveals the hidden traps that keep entrepreneurs overworked, unhealthy, and unfulfilled, and how to break free.🔑 What you’ll learn in this episode:Why most entrepreneurs unknowingly sacrifice family and health chasing growth The #1 challenge holding entrepreneurs back: refusing to give up control Why proper delegation and teamwork lead to better home and business outcomes How Chad built a life where success means winning at home and in business The role of community and coaching in creating lasting breakthroughs⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Chad’s story: from Merrill Lynch to starting Pacific Capital03:30 – Success at home and in business: why both matter07:00 – The trap of control and what it costs entrepreneurs12:00 – Why balance is a myth but intentional focus works18:30 – Platinum Elevated: building communities that push you higher📌 Connect with Chad:Website: chadwillardson.comLinkedIn: Chad WillardsonThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Junaid Ahmed, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.